make an exception

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   to allow sb not to follow the usual rule on one occasion

   Oh, make an exception just this once.

In the movies · 9

• Oh, make an exception just this once.The Pink Panther Strikes Again1976
• I'm willing to make an exception in your case...Alita: Battle Angel2019
• I can't make an exception.Front of the Class2008
• Could you make an exception?Babylon2022
• Perhaps he might make an exception...The Count of Monte Cristo2002
• Would you make an exception for us?Lords of Dogtown2005
• But I'll make an exception for you.Batman vs. Robin2015
• Could you make an exception in my case?The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo2011

Learn it in full scenes

• Front of the Class2008
  • Brad Asks for a Chance
  • Brad's Tics Drive His Family Crazy
  • Brad's Childhood with Tourette's

From the same entry

• the exception that proves the rule
• take exception to
• with the exception of
• without exception

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